Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to CD Leganés. A crowd of 8,879 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while CD Leganés appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Miguel Carrasco.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while CD Leganés appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Miguel Carrasco.
0.00
0-0CD Leganés kick off the first half!
6.18
0-0Neil May sees Gabriel Molowny in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gabriel Molowny whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Lozano. Jose Fortes Lozano makes a convincing header. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. CD Leganés are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
8.52
0-0Edmundo Alvarez flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fortes Lozano controls it well on his chest. Jose Fortes Lozano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jean-Paul Abidallah.
15.53
Juan-Carlos Suarez passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Patricio Del Sol. Patricio Del Sol plays a one-two with Alejandro Castillo and advances towards the goal... Patricio Del Sol shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.36
1-0Angelo Coly sees space and advances. Angelo Coly threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Guardiola. Eduardo Guardiola whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Del Sol. Patricio Del Sol powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Leonardo Arias with no chance!! Goal for Rayo Vallecano!
21.20
Eugenio Vila threads a neat ball through to Rafael Pirri. Rafael Pirri flicks a high ball forward to Erwin Kasmi who takes it down. Erwin Kasmi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
33.42
Carlos Morales sees Jose Fortes Lozano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Fortes Lozano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.09
Carlos Morales runs up as Edmundo Alvarez takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Carlos Morales kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Molowny. Gabriel Molowny plays a scrappy one-two with Jose Fortes Lozano and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gabriel Molowny comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.19
Jean-Paul Abidallah threads a neat ball through to Rafael Pirri. Rafael Pirri flicks a high pass forward to Erwin Kasmi who brings the ball under control. Erwin Kasmi whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Guardiola. Eduardo Guardiola directs the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
44.06
Juan-Carlos Suarez knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Guardiola. Eduardo Guardiola controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rayo Vallecano appear unchanged since the first half. CD Leganés also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Rayo Vallecano kick off!
47.00
Edmundo Alvarez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Lozano. Jose Fortes Lozano shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
54.25
1-1Rafael Pirri kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Castillo. Alejandro Castillo shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Leonardo Arias. Excellent save.
60.22
Simon Reimers passes the ball forward to Neil May. Neil May knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Molowny. Gabriel Molowny knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julian Ouindi who gathers it comfortably.
61.25
Rafael Pirri flicks the ball to his team mate, Erwin Kasmi. Erwin Kasmi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guillermo Hernandez.
65.36
Edmundo Alvarez advances with the ball. Edmundo Alvarez shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
66.26
Jean-Paul Abidallah flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Suarez. Seeing a gap ahead, Juan-Carlos Suarez plays the ball forward to Alejandro Castillo. Alejandro Castillo lofts in a cross ball towards Patricio Del Sol. Patricio Del Sol connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
73.29
Carlos Herrero darts forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Carlos Herrero plays the ball forward to Alejandro Castillo. Alejandro Castillo shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
75.31
Roberto Rubio flicks a high pass forward to Neil May who brings the ball under control. Neil May sees Jose Fortes Lozano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Fortes Lozano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Neil May sees Jose Fortes Lozano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Fortes Lozano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julian Ouindi who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44%
56%
Play Area
26.7%
50.7%
22.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gabriel Molowny of CD Leganés |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Julian Ouindi (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Eugenio Vila (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Angelo Coly (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Carlos Herrero (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jean-Paul Abidallah (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rafael Pirri (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Juan-Carlos Suarez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Erwin Kasmi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Eduardo Guardiola (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Patricio Del Sol (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Alejandro Castillo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Andres Diez (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nick Barry (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Miguel Vila (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Leonardo Arias (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Simon Reimers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Roberto Rubio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Guillermo Hernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jose Javier Mora (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carlos Morales (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Edmundo Alvarez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Neil May (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Matt Lawrence (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gabriel Molowny (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Jose Fortes Lozano (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ernesto Suarez (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Juan Garrido (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Miguel Pena (DEF) | 0 | |